![]() ![]() I dropped the SAE down to a 5 - 40 oil and that cured it this is never allowed to get dirty and is changed every couple of thousand, as it requires so little. ![]() It used to vibrate when the oil was cold, but then smoothed out. I took it in to have its tappets adjusted, but they didn't do them and charged me anyway (£70), as a result, the performance may be a tad down, but not enough to cause me any concern. The engine has a sweet spot at 58 mph and that's plenty fast enough for me. I've got so used to this machine, and it has served me so well for 12 yrs now, that I can't sell it. Gear engagement is not felt, they just 'float' in if done slowly. The gearbox is silky smooth, especially when you learn how to use it. ![]() The brakes are excellent, although not used often, as the engine braking is excellent too. This machine takes them all in its stride. Bought this from new and have used it on both long mainland journeys and short island trips - I live on an island, which is 26 x 13 miles, lots of hills and twisting, narrow roads, which are rather poorly maintained. ![]()
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